EuroBasket 1983

The 1983 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1983, was the 23rd FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship, held by FIBA Europe. It took place from 26 May to 4 June 1983 in France. Italy defeated Spain in the final to win their first title.

EuroBasket 1983
XXIIIe Championnat d'Europe
Tournament details
Host countryFrance
Dates26 May – 4 June
Teams12
Venue(s)3 (in 3 host cities)
Final positions
Champions Italy (1st title)
Runners-up Spain
Third place Soviet Union
Fourth place Netherlands
Tournament statistics
Games played42
MVP Juan Antonio Corbalán
Top scorer Nikos Galis
(33.6 points per game)
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